Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of going into or joining something: "entering" refers to the action of moving into a place, a group, or a state.
   • The point or moment of access: It can also denote the specific moment or point at which one goes in.

Usage

• "Entering" is used to describe the physical action of coming into a space.
• It is also used to describe the act of beginning to participate in an activity, organization, or condition.
• It is a formal or descriptive term, often used in written contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The entering of the guests was delayed due to security checks.
  • His entering into the contract was a significant commitment.
  • The data is logged upon entering the system.

Advanced Usage

• "Entering upon": Beginning or undertaking something, especially a duty or course of action.
  • She is entering upon a new phase of her career.
• "Entering into": Becoming involved in or starting to consider something (e.g., an agreement, discussion, or state of mind).
  • The two companies are entering into a partnership.

Variants and Related Words

• Entry (n): The act of entering; a place for entering.
  • Please use the main entry.
• Entrance (n): An act of entering; a door or passage for entering.
  • The ceremony marked her entrance into the society.
• Enter (v): To go or come into a place; to join or begin.
  • You may enter the room now.

Synonyms

• Access: The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
• Admission: The process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution.
• Ingress: A formal term for the act of entering.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Enter into: To begin to be involved in or to discuss.
  • They refused to enter into negotiations.
• Enter upon/on: To begin something.
  • He entered upon his duties with great enthusiasm.

Related Idioms

• Enter the fray: To join a fight, argument, or competition.
  • The new candidate entered the fray with a bold policy speech.
• Enter someone's head/mind: (Of a thought) to occur to someone.
  • It never entered my head that he would refuse.

Noun

1. the act of entering
   • she made a grand entrance
2. a movement into or inward